Unbound from Northeast Kansas Library System

Unbound s06e01: Fellowship with Tony Silvestri

Anna and Dan are back for Season 6 of the Northeast Kansas Library System podcast. In this episode, we meet world-renowned choral lyricist Charles Anthony “Tony” Silvestr

Unbound s05e04: Older Adult Services Conference

Cadie Maas and Brenda Hough join Dan and Anna to talk about a one day conference they recently held at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library.

Unbound s05e03: Focus On: Kansas Librarians

A curated slice of Focus On:, our monthly interview series with Kansas librarians in school, public, and academic roles. From playful programs to serious research, these

Unbound s05e02: High School Librarianship with Fallon Farokhi

School librarian, Fallon Farokhi, has worked in primary schools as librarian and teacher, and has now transitioned to running the highschool library. She joins Dan and An

Unbound s05e01: Pioneer Library System with Lisa Wells

Lisa Wells, Executive Director of the Pioneer Library System in Oklahoma, joins Anna and Dan to talk about her 35-year journey in librarianship and what it takes to lead

Unbound s04e05: Community Connections with Lissa Staley

Lissa Staley, a Library Journal Mover and Shaker joins the podcast to talk about her career path as a community connections librarian at Topeka and Shawnee County Public

Unbound s04e04: Trustee Training with Gina Millsap

In this episode Anna and Dan chat with Gina Millsap, retired CEO of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Earlier this year Gina facilitated our annual NEKLS Trus

Unbound s04e03: Mental Wellness with Beth Wahler

In this episode, Dan and Anna reflect on the NEKLS 2024 Spring Directors Institute with expert presenter Dr. Beth Wahler. Beth explores the 3 Es of Trauma, the rise of bu

Unbound s04e02: Robotics with Derrick Larcom

In this episode, Anna and Dan get to catch up with Derrick Larcom. Derrick is the Technology Specialist for Ottawa Library, the public library in Ottawa, Kansas. In 2023,

Unbound s04e01: Passive Programming with Liz Karstadt

Anna and Dan are back for a season 4 of the Northeast Kansas Library System podcast. In this episode we take a look at passive programming and interactive displays. Our g

Unbound s03e08: 2023 KLA Conference

In the season finale, Anna and Dan do their first clip show! Dan captured audio from the 2023 KLA Conference in Wichita, Kansas in early November, and today the Unbound h

Unbound s03e06: Podcasting with Max Wirestone

Tonganoxie public library director, Max Wirestone, tells Anna and Dan about his foray into podcasting this past summer. In this episode, we also talk about mysteries, rea

Unbound s03e07: Natural Foresight with Dawn La Valle

Anna and Dan chat with Dawn La Valle, Dawn is is the Director of the Division of Library Development for the Connecticut State Library and a Certified Strategic Foresight

Unbound s03e05: Storytelling with Priscilla Howe

Anna and Dan pick up some storytelling tips from the best, Priscilla Howe! Priscilla is a former academic and youth services librarian who answered the calling to be a pr

Unbound s03e04: Library Leadership with Robin Newell

Anna and Dan are joined by the former Emporia Public Library Director, Robin Newell. Today, Robin talks about library director and board relations, leadership training, a

Unbound s03e03: Collection Development with Lacie Griffin

Dan welcomes Lacie Griffin, Johnson County Library Collection Development Manager, and we get to learn about how collection development works in a large multi-branch libr

Unbound s03e02: Reader Engagement with Autumn Friedli

This time on Unbound, Anna and Dan chat with Autum Friedli, Public Services Supervisor at Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. Listen in to hear about the difference b

Unbound s03e01: Teen & Adult Services with Alyssa LaRue

Unbound is back for a new season. In this episode we talk to librarian Alyssa LaRue, she does a little bit of everything at the Derby Public Library, teen services, marke

Unbound s02e09: Introvert-Friendly Libraries with Jennifer Kahnweiler, PhD

Anna and Dan wrap up season two of the Unbound podcast and also the continuing education series on creating introvert-friendly libraries with best selling author and glob

Unbound s02e08: People First Libraries with Savannah Ball

Anna and Dan talk to Savannah Ball, librarian and independent consultant, about some of her favorite training topics like servant leadership and dealing with ambiguity. T